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Yes
Progressive Rock
Steve Howe
Rick Wakeman
Chris Squire
Jon Anderson
Yesshift
Tales From Topographic Oceans
Jethro Tull
Close To the Edge
Genesis
Drama
John Lodge
King Crimson
Asia
Gentle Giant
Billy Sherwood
Oliver Wakeman
John Anderson
Alan White

A podcast by father and son Dan Shinder and Steven Shinder. We provide our thoughts on Yes news, Yes lineups, Yes songs, Yes albums...everything! There is so much to talk about on our quest to podcast about this progressive rock band that has been around since 1968 and gone through many shifts in members and styles. Should you give us a listen? The answer is Yes! We welcome comments, questions, an... more

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Latest Episodes

Steven is back home from a vacation, and there is now quite a bit of news to catch up on! Today, we have gotten confirmation of the rescheduled Yes Fragile UK Tour, now happening May 2027. More info at yesworld.com/ In the meantime, Jon Ander... more

Oliver Wakeman returned for another Yesshift interview! The conversation began with a bit of a recap of the recent Wakeman & Son Tour, before moving into the From a Page tour, the expanded and remastered edition of From a Page (which you can pre-orde... more

Dan and Steven talk about the album details that have come out regarding the new Yes album Aurora. The title track even made its debut online, accompanied by its own animated music video. Hear our thoughts on all of these! You can pre-order Aurora he... more

Joe Luca, keyboardist of Yes tribute band Awaken, joins Steven Shinder for a Yesshift interview! Last time Joe was on the show, he talked about how Awaken would be performing the 90125 tour setlist. We'll be talking about how that all went, and the f... more

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Recent Guests

Glenn Gottlieb
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Episode: Ep 222 - The Shinders and the Gottliebs Have An Announcement!
Douglas Gottlieb
Gottlieb Brother, guest on show
Gottlieb Brothers
Episode: Ep 222 - The Shinders and the Gottliebs Have An Announcement!
Phil Castellano
Keyboardist for Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Jon Anderson and The Band Geeks
Episode: Ep 221 - Phil Castellano Interview: Keyboardist for Jon Anderson & The Band Geeks
Leon Alvarado
Guest musician discussing The Wicked Forest
Musician, leonalvarado.bandcamp.com
Episode: Ep 218 - Leon Alvarado Interview: New Album The Wicked Forest
Bob Cesca
Artist involved in Yes album artwork, including Magnification and Symphonic Live
Episode: Ep 217 - Bob Cesca Interview: The Art of Yes' Symphonic Live, Magnification Being Reissued & More
Ted Leonard
Vocalist and guitarist for Spock's Beard and Pattern Seeking Animals
Spock's Beard / Pattern Seeking Animals
Episode: Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Trey Gunn
Musician known for his work with King Crimson and his own projects
7D Media
Episode: Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Rosie Flores
Singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for her contributions to rockabilly and country music
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Episode: BONUS Ep - Concert Review: Robert Plant & Saving Grace ft. Suzi Dian w/ Rosie Flores @ United Theater
Kevin Mulryne
Author of "Tales from Topographic Oceans Yes Album Listening Guide" and host of Yes Music Podcast
Yes Music Podcast
Episode: Ep 204 - Kevin Mulryne Interview: Tales from Topographic Oceans Yes Album Listening Guide

Hosts

Steven Shinder
Co-host and long-running host, often presenting solo segments or co-hosting discussions; key voice across Yesshift-related content.
Dan Shinder
Co-host and central voice, frequently guiding conversations, sharing insights on Yes news and archival material.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Good content podcast

    I really enjoy the banter on this podcast between the Drummer 🥁 dad 👨 and his son about topics which usually concern content produced by the music group YES and associated other musicians.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trashook
    United States2 years ago
  • Sound

    June 20th episode has bad sound. One of the 2 hosts cannot be heard loud enough. It’s uneven as the father is louder than the son. Haven’t heard the other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Bill9064
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Engaging discussions with strong band-history context.
A bit of uneven audio across episodes can distract from content.
Family dynamic between hosts adds warmth and authenticity.
Strong archival depth and thoughtful commentary are appreciated by fans.

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Excerpt from Oliver Wakeman Interview/Fan Q&A: Mother's Ruin, Wakeman & Son, and From a Page Tour
Q: Can you give us a little peek into the Wakeman and Son Tour?
I'm looking forward to performing with Dad and spending time together on tour.
Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Q: Are you guys going to go on tour with this great album?
There's a short tour planned in February, mainly in Scandinavia, but no US tour currently.
Ep 214 - Ted Leonard Interview: New Spock's Beard Album The Archaeoptimist
Q: What was the process like of making this album? Was it arduous? Did it come organically?
The album was different because everything was recorded remotely, and most of the song structures were well-formed before Leonard added his parts.
Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Q: Would you say that music says something even when it doesn't have lyrics?
Trey Gunn affirmed that music conveys meaning through how musicians shape their phrases, even without lyrics.
Ep 212 - Trey Gunn Interview: New Album with David Forlano, Select Habits of Invertebrates
Q: How did this collaboration come together?
Trey Gunn explained that it wasn't planned; he met David Forlano in Santa Fe through a local improv scene, which led to their creative sessions.

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Two father-and-son hosts share a deep, affectionately nerdy passion for Yes, delivering weekly takeaways on news, band lineups, album anniversaries, reissues, and archival releases. Episodes blend personal anecdotes with meticulous discography notes, live-tour memories, and gear/packaging details, often featuring interview-style conversations and deep dives into classic and contemporary Yes-related projects. A standout is the show's broad embrace of Yes's extended ecosystem, including side projects and family connections, which keeps conversations approachable for newcomers while rewarding longtime fans with nuanced context and fan-community flavor.

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